Date	Event
15.8.2010	Establishment of "Testing, Inspection & Certification Industry Training Advisory Committee"
1.10.2009	Establishment of "Import & Export Industry Training Advisory Committee"
2.6.2008	The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism commenced operation. Through RPL, employees may acquire formal recognition of their previous experiences, knowledge and skills acquired from work so that they may pursue further training without starting from scratch or to repeat training.
5.5.2008	The Education Bureau has introduced various financial support schemes to facilitate quality assurance of education and training providers and the programmes they offer.
5.5.2008	The Qualifications Register (QR) becomes officially operational. The QR is a free-of-charge web-based database on quality assured qualifications to help learners who wish to pursue further studies and to acquire QF-recognized qualifications.
5.5.2008	The Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap. 592) came into operation. The Qualifications Framework (QF) was officially launched on the same date. The QF is a cross-sectoral hierarchy covering both academic and vocational qualifications required by various industries. With unified standards of qualifications and clear indication of the articulation ladders between them, the QF enables citizens to set clear goals and direction for obtaining quality-assured qualifications.
1.10.2007	Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap. 1150) came into effect. Effective from the same date, the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation has been renamed as Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
2.5.2007	Passage of the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill
1.8.2006	Establishment of "Banking Industry Training Advisory Committee"
2.5.2006	Establishment of "Logistics Industry Training Advisory Committee"
1.4.2006	Establishment of "Beauty Industry Training Advisory Committee"
24.2.2006	Invited ITAC members and industry partners to participate in "EMB Spring Luncheon cum QF Acknowledge Ceremony" so as to appreciate their contributions to the QF development.
1.2006	Launching of HKQF Website
15.12.2005	Establishment of "Automotive Industry Training Advisory Committee"
19.11.2005	Organized "HKQF Launching Ceremony" to kick-off QF promotion
18.11.2005	LegCo invited the public to submit their views on the "Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill"
10.2005	Bills Committee started the discussion of the "Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill"
10.2005	Reported the latest progress of QF development to LegCo Manpower Panel
31.8.2005	Organized a brainstorming session and have a fruitful sharing on the implementation of QF with the representatives of major trade unions
15.7.2005	Establishment of "Information and Communications Technology Industry Training Advisory Committee"
6.7.2005	Submitted the "Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill" to LegCo
1.7.2005	Establishment of "Jewellery Industry Training Advisory Committee"
5.2005 - 9.2005	HKCAA introduced the operational arrangements of the QR to major training providers
5.2005 - 6.2005	Conducted industry consultation on "Hairdressing Specification of Competency Standards" including organizing consultation forums
4.2005 - 6.2005	Conducted industry consultation on "Printing & Publishing Specification of Competency Standards" including organizing consultation forums
3.2005 - 5.2005	Conducted industry consultation on "Watch & Clock Specification of Competency Standards" including organizing consultation forums
3.2005 - 4.2005	Introduced the operational arrangements of QR to the Universities and their continuing education arms, as well as the community colleges
3.2005	Consulted LegCo Manpower Panel about the recommended revision of the "Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill"
3.2005	HKCAA conducted a "Demand Forecast Study" on major education and training institutes
2.2005	Consulted LegCo Manpower Panel about the suggested establishment of the QA mechanism and the necessary amendments on the "Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Bill"
1.2005 - 7.2005	HKCAA discussed with the major education and training institutions on the Quality Assurance of their training programmes under QF
1.2005	Reported to the LegCo Manpower Panel on the progress of QF implementation
1.1.2005	Establishment of "Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry Training Advisory Committee"
15.10.2004	Establishment of "Property Management Industry Training Advisory Committee"
9.2004	Submitted the progress report of the implementation of QF to the LegCo
7.2004	Motion debate on the implementation of QF in LegCo
1.5.2004	Establishment of "Hairdressing Industry Training Advisory Committee"
15.4.2004	Establishment of "Chinese Catering Qualifications Framework Advisory Committee"
1.4.2004	Establishment of "Watch & Clock Industry Training Advisory Committee" and "Printing & Publishing Industry Training Advisory Committee"
3.2004	Reported to the LegCo Manpower Panel on the way forward of implementation of QF.
2.2004	The Executive Council endorsed the establishment of a cross-sectoral QF and its associated quality assurance mechanism.
1.2004	Consulted the LegCo Manpower Panel on establishment of QF
11.2003	Took a visit to Australia with the representatives of some trade unions for gaining a better understanding of QF and its implementation in Australia
10.2003	Reported to the MDC on the results of the pilot studies and the proposed way forward for the establishment of the QF
6.2003	Organized seminars on QF for the industries, employers' associations, trade unions, professional bodies, Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (HKCAA), education and training providers
5.2003	Conducted QF pilot studies in six industries, namely Accountancy, Chinese Catering, Electrical & Mechanical Services, Watch & Clock, Retail and Information Technology
2.2003	Briefed the Manpower Development Committee (MDC) on the results of the public consultation
11.2002 - 2.2003	Launched a public consultation on "Proposed establishment of a Qualifications Framework (QF) and its Associated Quality Assurance Mechanism in Hong Kong"
11.2002	Issued a public consultation paper on "Proposed establishment of a Qualifications Framework (QF) and its Associated Quality Assurance Mechanism in Hong Kong".
11.2002	Consulted LegCo Manpower Panel about the establishment of a Qualifications Framework (QF) and its Associated Quality Assurance Mechanism in Hong Kong.